301362 (v.2) Indigenous Australian Culture 502

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Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Theories on ways of knowing Indigenous Australian culture currently available to non-Indigenous Australian people. The three main available discourses, according to Muecke, are racist, anthropological and romantic, and are seen as normal, natural and universal. A fourth discourse, one that is primarily framed and articulated by Indigenous Australian people, offers a critique of, or counter discourse to, these 'naturalised' ways of knowing.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Skilfully critically examined the theories which underpin the knowledge about Indigenous culture which is available to non-Indigenous Australian people, specifically racist, anthropological and romantic discourses. Closely critically examined the emerging counter-discourse framed and articulated by Indigenous Australian people.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Cowan, J. (1995), Two men dreaming: a memoir, a journey. Rosebay, Brandl and Schlesinger. Lawlor, R. (1991), Voices of the first day: awakening the Aboriginal dreamtime. Vermont, Inner Traditions International. Rintoul, S. (1993), The wiling: a national black oral history. Port Melbourne, William Heinemann Australia. Stockton, E. (1995), The aboriginal gift: spirituality for a nation. Alexandria, Millennium Books. Broome, R. (1994), Aboriginal Australians (second edition). Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Attwood, B. and Arnold, J. (eds.) (1992), Power, knowledge and Aborigines. Clayton, Latrobe University Press. Langton, M. (1994), Valuing cultures: recognising Indigenous cultures as a valued part of Australian heritage. Canberra, Australian Government Publications. Gilbert, K. (1977), Living black. Ringwood, Penguin Books.
Unit Texts:	Mueke, S. (1992), Textual spaces: Aboriginality and cultural studies. Kensington, University of New South Wales Press. Keen, I. (1999), Being black: Aboriginal cultures in 'settled' Australia. Canberra, Aboriginal Studies Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Major essay 60%, Seminar paper 20%, Seminar presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y